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Originally Posted by OleMissGlitter

I agree with you all and what Barbie originally posted.

Do you all think that those chapters who do struggle to "keep" their new members after Bid Day need to step up their NM Education programs? If you are "awkward alpha" shouldn’t you have the best NM Program on campus?
I have also witnessed firsthand where women who did not get a bid to their first choice end up very happy. Obviously every PNM is different. I do disagree with forcing a PNM to attend a pref party. However, I think most Panhellenic Councils really push the "maximize your options" advice.

I think so.

Retention is key.

I think many of the Awkward Alpha type groups don't focus on it enough.

For example: I've heard many stories of girls being really bummed about getting a bid to ABC, but perking up when they get to Bid Day and everyone is SO HAPPY to see them.

If you show up to ABC and the actives are all about their recruitment results and not enjoying themselves, you are automatically going to panic and think you made the wrong decision to accept.

I think it's important to engage the NMs as quickly as possible and show them that women on campus are PROUD to be ABC.

Of course at some schools, retention is easier said than done. If you're coming from a place with more fliud reputation structures (ex: a pledge class can really change a reputation.)